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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 412.38, 568.98 and 281.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 412.38, 568.98 and 281.43 is: 388.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    412.38 : 568.98 = 281.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    412.38/568.98 = 281.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    412.38x = 568.98 × 281.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    412.38x = 160,128.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,128.04/412.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.30

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